Le Pristine Singapore Opens with Sergio Herman's Debut in Southeast Asia

Marks the debut of the celebrated Dutch chef in Southeast Asia, chef Sergio Herman, Le Pristine Singapore of Grand Hyatt Singapore open their door on 8 October 2024, set in the space formerly occupied by the iconic mezza9. Chef Sergio masterfully weaves food, fashion, art, music, and design, into an experience poised to inject fresh energy into Singapore’s restaurant scene.

When Zeeland, Italy and Singapore Meet

This 114-seater restaurant sectioned into two intimate and cosy dining areas, divided by the open kitchen and five uniquely designed private dining rooms. Here, chef Sergio will be serving New Italian cuisine, a contemporary tribute to pure Italian flavours and Sergio’s deep-rooted Zeeland heritage.

For starters, highlights include the Cannelloni Mussels, where tender Zeeland mussels are wrapped in delicate pasta, perfectly showcasing the elegance of Italian cuisine. Another standout, the Lobster Salad, combines the natural sweetness of fresh lobster with creamy stracchino cheese, cherries, and the richness of Vacche Rosse parmesan, all balanced by a cherry vinaigrette.

A must-try, the Le Pristine Signature Seafood Orecchiette, blends the deep, savoury notes of mussel, squid, and langoustine with housemade orecchiette and a rich nduja sauce — a perfect harmony of familiar and bold flavours. Meanwhile the Pizzette King Chilli Crab is a Le Pristine Singapore exclusive not to be missed.

For dessert, the Housemade à la minute Vanilla Ice Cream brings a playful twist on an all-time favourite. Made fresh to order, the vanilla ice cream is finished tableside with caramelised pistachios, hazelnuts, and chocolate sauce, evoking a joyful childhood memory.

A Creative Universe

Japanese design firm NAO Taniyama & Associates has transformed the former mezza9 space into a sleek, moody playground. The space features art by established Dutch artists, including Sabine Marcelis, Maarten Baas, and Rotganzen, strategically placed at key focal points. Additionally, the associates are dressed in uniforms designed by the Danish-Italian firm OLDER.

Choose from seating by the open kitchen where diners get to immerse themselves in the culinary action or banter with the team, or cosy up in one of the seats in the main dining area. The restaurant is impressive in scale, but it remains welcoming, balancing grandeur with comfort.